Maria Bonita - Vinho Verde, Loureiro, Portugal (2022)

TASTING NOTES

This is a dry style of Vinho Verde, perfumed with a herbal edge and a touch of effervesecence. The wine has a touch of spice that highlights the smoky citrus flavours. The wine is crisp and intense and has a long lingering finish.

Lua Cheia-Saven is a Portuguese wine producer founded by winemaker Francisco Baptista and businessman Manuel Dias in 2009 and produces wines from some of the most important regions in Portugal, such as Vinho Verde, Douro, Dao, and Alentejo.

Collectively Lua Cheia-Saven has over 40 hectares of vineyards in Vinho Verde, Douro which they farm organically. In partnership with local growers, who also farm organically, they have access to a total of 200 hectares – including sites in Alentejo and Dâo. Portuguese laws do not allow for the transportation of grapes between regions, so Lua Cheia-Saven operates 5 different wineries across Portugal with a dedicated team at each winery.